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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,982.19, 304,955.37 and 120,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,982.19, 304,955.37 and 120,380.19 is: 166,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,982.19 : 304,955.37 = 120,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,982.19/304,955.37 = 120,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,982.19x = 304,955.37 × 120,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,982.19x = 36,710,585,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,710,585,382.12/220,982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,124.63

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